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Overview of Stafford

You may know of Stafford as the city with no property taxes, but it has so much more to offer! After 1995, when the city eliminated this money eating practice for both area residents and business, there was major growth in Stafford. Now, you will find Stafford apartments for rent surrounded by an active small business community. Take a 30 minute drive northeast and you will be in the heart of Houston.

Living in Stafford

Locate Stafford apartments for rent near one of the community's many amenities provided by the Arts and Education Development Zone. Throughout 43 acres, you will find the state-of-the-art Stafford Centre, where live performances are put on at a 1,100-seat theater. Other things to take advantage of in the centre include a meeting room, banquet hall, ballroom and 28-acre outdoor festival space. A variety of events are hosted on the grounds, including the annual Crawfish Festival, weddings, recitals and concerts.

In addition to a great performing arts community, Stafford is also home to 35 acres of parks. Within five of the city parks there is everything you could want - lakes, trails, playgrounds and more! When selecting apartments for rent in Stafford, you will enjoy the small-town vibe throughout the city.

Stafford Apartments and Cost of Living

Residents of Stafford apartments will enjoy an average cost of living that is 10.9 percent less expensive than the Texas average. If you're commuting to Houston for work, you don't have to worry about gas prices breaking the bank! The average price for a gallon of gas in Stafford is 2.4 percent less than the average in the nation.

Due to the lack of a property tax, median rental rates for Stafford apartments for rent are much more expensive than the rest of Texas. With about 52 percent of the vacant properties available for renters, there will be many different options to choose from.

Apartments in Stafford Work and Study

Median household incomes in Stafford are 23.6 percent greater than the average in Texas. A number of residents living in apartments in Stafford find employment in public education at Fort Bend ISD and Lamar CISD. The manufacturing sector is another popular industry for employment here.

Apartments for rent in Stafford that are near the Stafford Centre are located just down the street from Houston Community College, Southwest. Since opening in 1989, the campus has continued to expand due to the level of enrollment. Currently, this location has the largest student body of any HCC campus.

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